WANA (Apr 05) – Iran’s judiciary has announced the execution of Mohammad Amin Biglari, son of Mostafa, and Shahin Vahedparast, son of Gholamreza, who were convicted in connection with the January 2026 unrest.

 

According to the judiciary, the two were among individuals described as “enemy elements” who, on the evening of January 8, entered a classified military site along with others, set it on fire, damaged property, and attempted to gain access to weapons stored in an armory.

 

Authorities stated that during the incident, weapons and ammunition—including 20 Kalashnikov rifles and 1,800 rounds—were present at the site, but the attackers failed to remove them.

 

Based on case documents, Mohammad Amin Biglari admitted that after forcing the door open, he entered the facility and began damaging equipment. He reportedly stated that his motive was to overthrow the Islamic Republic.

 

Shahin Vahedparast was also accused of knowingly entering the restricted military site and participating in the destruction and arson, with full awareness of the site’s classified nature.

 

The judiciary said warning signs indicating the military status of the location were clearly present, and the defendants were fully aware of the nature of the site.

 

According to officials, the individuals were arrested at the scene after moving to the rooftop due to heavy smoke caused by the fire.

 

Following the formation of a judicial case and issuance of an indictment, court sessions were held in the presence of the defendants and their lawyers.

 

After the charges were read and testimonies reviewed, the accused were formally charged and, according to the judiciary, acknowledged their roles and explained their involvement.

 

The court, citing intelligence reports, confessions, video evidence, and the arrest of the suspects during the act, found them guilty of actions against national security, including alleged cooperation with the United States and Israel, attempting to seize weapons, creating public fear, and destroying and burning state property.

 

The death sentences were reviewed by the Supreme Court following appeals, but the appeals were rejected and the verdicts upheld. The executions were carried out in accordance with legal procedures.